LHS student commits future to U.S. Air Force

Lampasas High School senior Austin Matney made a commitment to serve in the U.S. Air Force in a signing ceremony Dec. 13. He is joined by his parents Marvin and Stephanie Matney.

Qualified Charitable Distribution: Philanthropic Impact Meets Tax Savings

Good news: Through hard work, savings and diligent investing, you retired with $1 million or more in pre-tax IRA funds! Bad news: The government wants its piece of the pie and starts taxing your IRAs in your 70s.

Date change announced for ‘Reducing Food Waste’ classes

The AgriLife Extension Office in Lampasas County has announced a change for the four-session series entitled “Get a Taste for Reducing Food Waste” classes. This free series will be presented once a month from January through April, beginning Jan. 16 at 10:30 a.m.

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City of Killeen contracts with Veterans Land Board to operate Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, who also serves as Veterans Land Board chairwoman, announced last week that the city of Killeen has entered a contractual agreement with the VLB regarding daily operations of the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.

Three injured in early December wrecks

Three people were injured in two collisions earlier this month, prompting Texas Department of Public Safety officials to remind motorists to travel at safe speeds, especially on wet roadways. On Dec. 8 at 7:42 a.m.

SHEEP AND GOAT AUCTION

The Dec. 21 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows. Total receipts: 2,284. Previous week: 3,190. Trends: Light kids steady. Slaughter kids steady; slaughter nannies $10-$15 higher; replacement nannies $15 higher.

Sunny, cool weather expected this weekend after last week’s rainfall

No rain is in the forecast this weekend for New Year festivities, according to the National Weather Service. Lampasas residents can expect cool and sunny conditions ahead of Monday’s holiday. Last week, Lampasas received approximately 1.

Enjoying a nice December swim

Ducks on this Lampasas County stock pond take advantage of the sunny days and temperate climate to enjoy a splash in the water. Rains just before Christmas were a nice end-of-the year present for many area ranchers.

New year to bring state hearing on Pitt Creek Ranch MUD petition

Expected to come in 2024 is the resolution of concerns brought forth by the Association of Concerned Landowners of Lampasas County, who have filed petitions against Pitt Creek Ranch LLC over the potential establishment of the Lampasas County Municipal Utility District #1 in the western portion of...